Please

So as annoying as my little sister is, she is going through a rough time right now. She went to the doctor a few days ago because she has been having serious back pains. They x-rayed her and found out she has scoliosis. Degrees of scoliosis vary and my sister has it pretty bad.

Under 20 degrees, they don't worry too much and just kind of keep an eye on it.

Between 20 and 40 degrees, they keep an eye on it, but you are required to wear a certain type of brace.

And anything over 40 degrees, they take very seriously, and highly recommend surgery.

My sister, her first diagnosis, was told that she is already at 38 degrees. They never picked up on it because she is very strong and her body naturally corrects it when she is standing. She is going to have to wear a brace while sleeping for the next 2 1/2 to 3 years. Please just keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
























Concerned,
Derek.

Good Way To Start A Day

So Tuesday morning I arose at approximately 10:00 to head off to English. I opened the laptop to do the morning e-mail/facebook routine. Yahoo is my homepage and it opened and I had 1 new e-mail. It was from Clinton Monson, took me a second to recognize the name. I opened it,

"Sorry for the last minute, but I am going to have to cancel our class today. Sorry if any of you don't get this in time."

Oh Clint, you don't have to apologize for anything! I think headed over to Manzy to have a substantial breakfast, which I don't do nearly enough these days.

Isn't college life grand? I am sitting, waiting, hoping he will cancel it again tomorrow.

Hopeful,
Derek.

I Love Multi-Tasking

Arizona State University has an amazing gym, more commonly known as the Student Recreation Complex. Tonight at approximately 8:30pm Mountain Standard Time, Austin, Charlie, Mary, and I made our way across campus to it. There, Mary did some intense elliptical work while Austin, Charlie, and I headed to pump some iron. We did mainly chest and back, then I did a heap of abs. Then we parted ways so Austin and Charlie headed to the treadmill and I did the bike.

On the bike, as well as almost all the cardio equipment there are personal tv's. I enjoyed fifteen minutes of "Family Guy" and the first five minutes of "The Office", it is extremely motivating. After 5 painful and extremely sweaty miles, Mary and I finished randomly at the same time. We made our way downstairs to meet Austin and Charlie. We made our way over to them, where they were just walking, maybe a cool down?

No.

Not when "The Office" is on, anyways.
Mary and I: "Are you guys ready to go?"
Charlie and Austin: "Well we were."
MI: "What?"
CA: "Well, we finished running, then started to leave, and realized 'The Office' was on, so we came back to the treadmill and just started walking and watching."
MI: "Hahahahahaha"

We then proceeded to walk on the treadmill and watch the remaining twenty or so minutes of "The Office". I walked a mile while watching one of the funniest shows on tv. It was a good night.

Accomplished,
Derek

Sicky Gnar Gnar

So I am sitting in my dorm room with a cold.
My mommy is not here to make me better.
This is officially not cool.

Sickly,
Derek.

Green Street Hooligans

I just finished watching Green Street Hooligans, and I think it may have just settled in the spot as my favorite movie ever. It is so good and has a good mix of things going on in it. It reminds me that no matter where I am in the world, I always have my guys back home that will always be there for me, no matter what. It is quite violent but I still think everyone can enjoy it.
























Check it out.

Postal Service

The Postal Service is one of my favorite bands, but I also love the US Postal Service. You should take advantage of it; draw a picture, write a letter, take a picture, and send it to me! I don't care what it is, I love mail.

Derek Gardner
711 E. Lemon St.
# 1227 HAV
Tempe, Arizona
85281

Why ASU is better than your school

I hope I don't make you feel to inadequate...

1. We kill people in football

















2. We have Sparky























3. We are 1000000 times more spirited than you
















You could probably transfer.

100th Post

So in honor of my 100th post, I am going to do 100 random facts about me, not too sure how this will go. But I am going to try my best not to repeat or anything, so here we go:

1. I like Arizona
2. I love California
3. I like when I understand math
4. I love driving down PCH with the windows down
5. I love going to In-N-Out and getting a #1, spread only
6. I love back massages
7. I like buying new things from Urban Outfitters
8. I love taking/looking at pictures
9. I hate starting a new pencil
10. I like pens more than pencils
11. I love Disney Land
12. I miss my Disney Land pass
13. It's all about Old Spice - After Hours
14. I have come to the conclusion that I love swimming
15. I enjoy blogging
16. I think The Office might be the best show ever, correction, it is
17. I hate Sociology 101
18. I like my new friends
19. I miss my old friends
20. a lot
21. I can't wait to go to San Francisco in October
22. I love college
23. Ensenada was the best time of my life
24. ASU is the best college in the world
25. I love my dog Shasta, and hope I will see her again at Christmas
26. My favorite food is PB&J
27. The best place in the world is Whistler in Vacouver, Canada
28. The best CD ever is In Between Dreams by Jack Johnson
29. The Postal Service comes in a close second
30. I loved High School and kind of miss it
31. Everyone should do ASB
32. I don't get cigarettes, and never will
33. I wish I lived in Palo Verde East
34. I hate when pedals fall off your bicycle
35. I love going to dances
36. Football games are the greatest
37. Watching ASU kick butt is even greater
38. Drunk people are my favorites
39. I wish I had my car in Arizona
40. 1000 Steps is the best beach in the world
41. Swimming is the best workout ever
42. I wear Acqua Di Gio by Armani, smells pretty good
43. I am a fan of a nice V-neck
44. Easy-mac is my friend
45. Microwaves are even better friends
46. Planet Earth is the one of the best series ever recorded
47. Best movies ever are as follows: Green Street Hooligans, Fight Club, and Dumb and Dumber
48. I plan to go to South Africa with Austin and Stephen in June, 2010 for the World Cup
49. You should come
50. I just bought my first plane ticket on my own
51. I am excited, yet sad to grow up
52. UPS might be one of the most boring jobs in the world
53. PhotoBooth is one of my favorites
54. I think I might minor in Religious Studies
55. PF Changs is pretty delish
56. The best holiday by far is Christmas
57. I miss my iPod thoroughly
58. I can't wait to go to San Francisco
59. My sociology teacher showed us a video where a guy said, "Teachers can't talk in a monotone voice for an hour, in front of a chalkboard."
60. See #59 for story of my Sociology teacher's life
61. I want to go snow boarding
62. I miss the weekend cabin trips
63. I plan to attend a Buddhism ceremony of a project, which I am stoked for
64. Disneyland is the Happiest Place on Earth
65. I should be in bed
66. I am glad I have friends who like me for who I am
67. I am glad I am happy with who I am
68. I love to text ChaCha
69. Arizona could cool down a bit if it wants to, that's okay with me
70. I live for mellow nights
71. I wish I could attend Hogwars
72. I don't care if you think that's weird
73. I am extremely upset with Warner Bros. right now
74. Secondhand Serenade just came on the radio and really makes me miss everyone
75. My last travel trip was my favorite, and I am so grateful
76. I miss my El Pollo Ranchero, no tomato
77. Now Chris Brown came on and made me miss the cabin
78. I miss my swim team
79. I wish I could go to open gym again
80. I want to go skydiving more than life itself
81. I love how Arizona doesn't have Daylight Savings Time
82. I have to be at work in 7 hours and I haven't gone to bed
83. I Kissed a Girl is the dumbest song ever
84. I bet you guessed that song came on the radio, if you are even reading these still
85. If you are, you deserve a pat on the back
86. I am excited to be 19, it seems so old
87. I love finding money in my pocket
88. Vanilla Mint is the best Chap Stick
89. I love my "Religions of the World" class
90. I just bough some clothes from U.O. which I am excited about
91. I am excited to see my parents over Parents' Weekend
92. Rainbow Sandals are second to none
93. I am extremely bummed YogurtLand is not a nation-wide thing
94. If you ever come to Tempe, AZ, be sure to check out Hippie Gypsy
95. Be sure to come to Tempe, AZ
96. I love being immature
97. I like inspirational sports posters
98. Road trips are grand
99. I need some sleep
100. A song just came on and I teared up a little for the first time since getting here, I miss you all so much.

Love all of you guys.